Nineteen Fulbright scholars from developing countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, The Caribbean, and the Middle East will arrive at the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery on May 28. The students are part of a larger group of scholars who will be in Seattle for “From Lab to Market” seminars. They will be given tours of the hatchery by Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery volunteers and learn about hatchery operations from Darin Combs, hatchery manager.

The students all are studying in science and technology fields. The seminar’s goal is to introduce participants to scientific innovators and experts in the applied sciences, public-private research consortia, centers of innovation, start-up companies, and research and development laboratories in the energy and environmental fields.

The site visit to the hatchery is designed so they can see how innovative science and technology ideas are applied concretely. The idea is for students to see how they can apply their backgrounds in science/technology/energy in the field for the public good.

The Fulbright program is an international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government and is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.

FISH is a volunteer and membership-based nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of the historic Issaquah Salmon Hatchery.